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SSC CHSL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022: To prepare for the SSC Combined Higher
Secondary Level (10+2) exam, it is important to get well versed with the SSC CHSL exam
pattern & topic-wise syllabus.

To help you reach your goal, we've updated the detailed SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus and exam
pattern for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC/JSA), Court
Clerk & Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (PS/SA).

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021-22

SSC CHSL 2021-22 exam comprises of three tiers in which the first tier is Computer Based Test,
second tier is Descriptive Paper, third tier is Skill Test/ Typing Test. The below infographic
exhibits the exam pattern for SSC CHSL 2022 Exam:

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2021-22 (Objective Multiple Choice)

The Tier-I paper will be objective type. There will be 100 questions for which candidates will
get 60 minutes.

Maximum
Subject Questions Total Duration
Marks
General Intelligence 25 50
English Language (Basic) 25 50
60 Minutes.
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) 25 50
General Awareness 25 50

• These 100 questions mentioned in the above table will be based on the topics which are
mentioned in the Syllabus.
• Each question will carry 2 marks.
• For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks.
• Marks will be Normalised. Click here to know 'What is Normalisation"?

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2021-22 (Descriptive Paper)

There will be a Descriptive Paper (Offline, Pen & Paper Mode) in SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam.
You can start your exam with any of the following sections given in the below table.

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks

Letter/Application 1 50
Essay Writing 1 50

Note: Minimum Qualifying Marks in this exam is 33%. Marks of this exam will be calculated in
preparing the final list of qualified students.

SSC CHSL Tier 3 Exam Pattern (Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test)

There will be a Skill Test/Typing Test. Skill Test/ Typing Test will be of qualifying in nature.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2021-22 for Tier 1

SSC CHSL syllabus for Tier 1 is divided into sections-

• English
• General Awareness

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• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus for SSC CHSL 2021-22

Topics Weightage(Questions)
Analogy 3-4
Venn Diagrams 2-3
Symbolic/Number Classification, Number Series 2-3
Figural Classification 2-3
Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding 3-4
Coding-Decoding 2-3
Problem Solving 2-3
Missing Number 1-2
Non - Verbal Reasoning 3-4
Verbal Reasoning 2-3
Miscellaneous 0-1

English Language Syllabus for SSC CHSL 2021-22

SSC CHSL Syllabus for English language section is given in the below table.

Topics Weightage (Questions)

Spot the Error 2-3
Fill in the Blanks 2-3
Synonyms/Antonyms 2-3
Spellings Error 2-3
Idioms & Phrases 2-3
One word substitution 2-3
Improvement of Sentences 2-3
Active/Passive Voice 3
Direct/Indirect narration 3
Parajumbles 1-5
Cloze Passage 5
Comprehension Passage 5

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General Awareness Syllabus for SSC CHSL 2021-22

Topics Weightage (Questions)

India's History 4-5
Indian Polity 3-4
Geography 2-3
Economics & Current Affairs 5-6
General Science 4-5
Static GK 4-5

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for SSC CHSL 2021-22

SSC CHSL 2021-22 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude section includes:

Weightage
Sections Topics
(Questions)
Number Systems
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
SI & CI
Arithmetic 12-15
Profit & Loss
Discount
Partnership
Mixture & Allegation
Time & distance
Time & work
Basic algebraic identities
Algebra Surds 3-5
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Geometry Congruence and similarity of triangles 2-3
Circle and its chords

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Tangents
Angles subtended by chords of a circle
Common tangents to two or more circles
Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons
Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone
Mensuration Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, 2-3
Rectangular Parallelepiped,
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Standard Identities
Trigonometry like sin20 + Cos20=1 etc. 2-3
Complementary angles, Height, and distances
Statistical Histogram, Frequency polygon,
2-3
Charts Bar-diagram, Pie-chart

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2021-22 for Skill Test/Typing Test

Skill Test (DEST) Pattern

For DEO Post

• It is of Qualifying nature.
• Candidates should possess Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on the
computer.
• They will be given printed matter in English which they have to type on the computer.
• The test is for 15 minutes and candidates should have a minimum speed of 2000-2200
strokes/key-depressions in order to qualify.

For DEO Post in C&AG

• Candidates should possess Data Entry Speed of 15,000 key depressions per hour on the
computer.
• You will be given printed matter in English which they have to type on the computer.
• The test is for 15 minutes and candidates should have a minimum speed of 3700-4000
strokes/key-depressions in order to qualify.

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Typing Test Pattern for LDC/JSA & PA/SA

• Typing Test will be conducted only in English or Hindi and candidates while applying for
the Examination will have to indicate his/her choice/option for Typing Test Medium in
the Application Form.
• Candidates opting for English medium should have a typing speed of 35 words per
minute and those opting for Hindi medium should have a typing speed of 30 words per
minute corresponds to 10500 key depressions per hour and 30 wpm corresponds to 9000
key depressions per hour respectively.
• The speed will be adjudged on the accuracy of typing on the computer of a given text
passage in 10 minutes.

Make sure you download the complete SSC CHSL syllabus pdf from the link given below and
commence your exam preparation now!

Important FAQs regarding SSC CHSL 2021-22 Syllabus

Q. What is the total duration for SSC CHSL 2021-22 Tier 1 Exam?

A. A candidate gets 60 minutes to solve 100 questions for SSC CHSL Tier I.

Q. ls there any normalisation for SSC CHSL 2022-22 Tier 1 Exam?

A. Yes, as per the latest notification by SSC board, marks will be normalised for SSC CHSL Tier
I.

Q. Is SSC CHSL Exam tough?

A. No, as per the aspirants who are preparing for exams conducted by SSC board, the exam is
quite easy. Aspirants who are well prepared can easily attempt over 85 questions. On analysis of
the previous year papers, the exam level has been moderately difficult.

Q. Which all posts are offered through the SSC CHSL 2021-22 Exam?

A. A candidate can get any one of the following posts after qualifying SSC CHSL Exam: Lower
Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting
Assistant (SA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO (Grade A).

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Q. Which all Departments/ Ministries can a candidate get posted after clearing SSC CHSL
2021-22 Exam?

A. A candidate after clearing SSC CHSL Exam qualify to get posted as LDC/ JSA/ JPA/ PA/SA
or DEO in around 44 departments/ Ministries. The major departments or Ministries include
Canteen Store Department (Ministry of Defence), Central Bureau of Investigation, Central
Electricity Authority (Ministry of Power), Controller General of Defence Accounts, Election
Commission of India and a few others.

Q. When are admit cards available for SSC CHSL 2021-22 Exam?

A. Admit card for SSC CHSL Exam is available one week before the exam date. Candidates can
download the admit card by visiting the official website of SSC board.

Q. Where can I get SSC CHSL 2021-22 Exam previous year paper?

A. Aspirants can easily get the list of SSC CHSL Exam previous year papers with a solution by
visiting BYJU'S Exam Prep or following this link.

Q. Is it necessary for a candidate to have passed Class 12 to apply for SSC CHSL Exam?

A. Yes, candidates need to have passed Class 12 from any recognised board to apply for SSC
CHSL Exam. However, candidates who are appearing for the Class 12 exam are also eligible
provided they furnish the passing certificate before the specified time.

Q. Can a candidate with Commerce or Arts background apply for the post of DEO in the
C&AG department through SSC CHSL 2021-22 Exam?

A. No, candidates with Science background are only eligible to apply for the post of DEO in
C&AG department through SSC CHSL Exam.

Q. What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2021-22 Exam?

A. Candidates who wish to apply for SSC CHSL Exam should be between 18 to 27 years. More
details about the age limit for SSC CHSL Exam are specified in the official notification released
by the SSC board.

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Q. Name some of the important topics for essays in SSC CHSL 2021-22 Tier 2?

A. According to the SSC CHSL experts, aspirants must prepare these important topics before
going for essay writing test (SSC CHSL Tier-II):

• Climate Change/ Pollution/ Odd-even Scheme

• Chandrayaan-II
• Article 370
• National Register of Citizens
• The Ayushmaan Yojna
• Other relevant topics related to current affairs

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